Cascade 220 vs 220 Superwash ↗
Identical published package lengths do not mean identical gauge or washing instructions.
Cascade Yarns
Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 yarn alternatives
The 220 name is not a gauge. The standard line is hand-wash wool; 220 Superwash has different care and a tighter published gauge.
Specifications checked Sep 10, 2026 · Primary manufacturer source ↗
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What yarns compare with Cascade Yarns Cascade 220?
These US-listed candidates share fiber families and either overlap in published stitch gauge or, where this yarn’s gauge is missing, have similar length per 100 g. The order is not a compatibility verdict.
| Yarn to compare | Published gauge | Fiber context | Calculated length / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berroco Ultra WoolCompare side by side ↗ | 18–20 sts | Shared: wool100% Superwash Wool | 200 m |
| Berroco VintageCompare side by side ↗ | 18–20 sts | Shared: wool52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon | 199 m |
| Cascade Yarns PacificCompare side by side ↗ | 18–20 sts | Shared: wool60% Acrylic / 40% Superwash Merino Wool | 195 m |
| Berroco Ultra AlpacaCompare side by side ↗ | 20 sts | Shared: wool50% Super Fine Alpaca, 50% Peruvian Wool | 200 m |
Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 specifications
- Fiber composition
- 100% Peruvian Highland WoolSource · checked Sep 10, 2026
- Construction
- Not verified / not published in captured source
- Published package
- 220 yds (200 m) Weight: 100 g (3.5 oz)Source · checked Sep 10, 2026
- Published knitting gauge
- 18 - 20 sts = 4" (10 cm)Source · checked Sep 10, 2026
- Published weight category
- WorstedSource · checked Sep 10, 2026
- Care instructions
- Hand Wash Cold Lay Flat to DrySource · checked Sep 10, 2026
- Treatment / characteristics
- Not verified / not published in captured source
- Published needles
- US 7 - 8 (4.5 - 5.0 mm)Source · checked Sep 10, 2026
We retain source units. Published pairings of 4 inches and 10 cm are approximate. “Not verified” means no supported value is recorded here; it does not mean the yarn lacks that property.
A CLOSER LOOK
Comparison notes
Heavy Merino vs Cascade 220 ↗
Overlapping stitch gauge, but different wool specifications, row information and package sizes.
No physical testing is claimed. Swatch in your pattern’s stitch and strand combination, wash and dry it, then check gauge and fabric. Browse the US yarn alternatives guide · Send a correction.